Thank you so much for the beautiful oak serving board! We can’t wait to use it during the many dinner parties you’ll be invited to this winter. Looking forward to celebrating with you at our wedding!

For a kitchen gift you received before your wedding

How did you know we were dreaming of those crystal champagne flutes?! They’re by far the most beautiful glasses in our home and we’ve never felt fancier. You’ll have to come over soon so we can toast to you! So excited to see you in June.

For drinkware you received before your wedding

We had a blast dancing the night away with you at our wedding. We also can’t thank you enough for the espresso maker. Our mornings have never been brighter! We can’t wait to see you in Austin next month… all caffeinated up!

For a coffee gift you received after your wedding

Where have you been hiding those killer dance moves? Thank you so much for rocking out at our wedding. And we absolutely love our new cast iron skillet and cookbook! We’re already cooking up a storm. Hope to see you soon in New York!

For cookware you received after your wedding

Thank you so much for the beer-brewing kit! We hope to be sipping backyard IPAs with you in no time. We missed you at the wedding, but know you were there in spirit. Can’t wait to see you when we’re back from our honeymoon!

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Joe and I met during our freshman year of college at Creighton University in a mutual friend's dorm room, Swanson 702. I can only describe meeting Joe as kismet—he was my best friend from the moment we met, and before we knew it, our freshman year classes were wrapping up, university was out for the summer, and we had fallen in love! After seven years together, we married each other on our anniversary May 1st, 2025 at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, joined by both sets of parents. To celebrate our marriage with you all just a few weeks later in Sedona, a place where we have created countless memories together as a couple, is an absolute dream. The weekend "elopement celebration" begins Friday, June 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM with a Western Chic themed Welcome Party and continues with Saturday activities and reception dinner, all the way through Farewell Brunch Sunday morning. See more details in the "Schedule" tab. We cannot wait to celebrate with you in Sedona!

Cheers,
Bretta & Joe

Bretta & Joe

We Eloped!

Bretta Marie Nienow

Joseph Bryn Torkelson

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